Nikon 55 200mm f/4 5.6G ED IF AF S DX VR Zoom Nikkor Lens
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Manufacturer: Nikon
Model: 2166
Binding: Electronics
Publisher: Nikon
Label: Nikon
Features for Nikon 55 200mm f/4 5.6G ED IF AF S DX VR Zoom Nikkor Lens:
- 55-200mm zoon Nikkor lens with f/4-5.6 maximum aperture for Nikon digital SLR cameras
- 2 extra-low-dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration and superior optics
- Super-integrated coating minimizes ghosting and flare for more vivid images in dim lighting
- Silent Wave Monitor produces quick and quiet high-speed autofocusing; weighs 9 ounces
- Measures 2.7 inches in diameter and 3.1 inches long; 5-year warranty
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Customer Reviews
Satisfied customer 
2008-07-19
The lens worked as described. I've not had the opportunity to get more use out of it yet. However, if the results as currently experienced are what I can expect, I will not be disappointed. The lens is great, the vendor honorable what more can one ask for.
Noisy focus and VR 2008-07-14
The silent wave motor (SWM) focus system is not very silent; however, it achieves very sharp focus in good light. In dim light, the SWM struggles, and sometime does not achieve focus. Has anyone else noticed a noisy SWM in this lens, or is mine defective?
The vibration reduction (VR) system is affective. It works very well in this lens; however, it is noisy. The noise resembles a clamping sound when the VR starts at the beginning of a shot. It produces a clunk when it releases after taking a shot. The image in the viewfinder also jerks at the end of the shot, which the instructions seem to indicate is normal. Has anyone else noticed this?
Good choice 
2008-06-27
This has been a great addition to my original "kit" package. It has extended my range for my landscape photography as well as unobtrusive photography in crowds. The price is right!
Capable 2008-06-24
In well lit conditions the is a great lens. Pictures are nice and crisp and the zoom is much better then the kit lens. The only problem is...once the sun starts going done, the lens quickly becomes much less usable. Pictures come out dark and fuzzy. Typically once that happens I just switch over to my kit lens which is much more capable in lower light conditions.
So basically, if you plan on using this is sunny conditions, go for it, great lens. But if you're looking for something more flexible, get something with a better (lower) f-stop.
VR Works 2008-06-23
If you bought a D-40 with the 18-55mm lens kit, this zoom lens is a perfect addition for any beginning D-SLR users. I have gotten sharp images at 1/15 shutter speed. Great for nature and sports photography. If you have some extra cash, check out the "all-in-one" 18-200 Nikkor VR.
Price and Performance 2008-06-22
Reduces the effects of camera shake, allowing hand-held shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower / Use 52mm Filters / AutoFocus / For Nikon Digital SLR Compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet autofocusing Supplied accessories - 52mm Snap-on front lens cap LC-52, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet hood HB-37, Flexible lens pouch
Great lens for the price 2008-06-21
This is a pretty decent lens, especially for its price. The f-stop doesn't get as low as I would want and the focus time can be a bit long (and noisy). But when I saw the lens I wanted was in the multi-thousands of dollars and this was less than $200, I went for this lens.
This lens does give great pictures. I can take pictures of a street intersection sign about a 1/10th of a mile away and I can read the words on the sign. The Vibration Reduction works great too. I took a picture of a bolting deer and it came in perfectly focused.
For the money, this is a great lens.
Nikon 55-200MM VR Zoom Nikkor Lens 
2008-06-19
The lense is heavy and a challenge to focus; both distances and up close to the subject. It did not live up to my expectations and was returned to Amazon for a full, hassle-free credit.
55-20 VR Nikkor lens 2008-06-17
Very light for the optics, a delight to use. Clarity and focus are terrific. After using Nikon 35mm for over 30 years, being able to obtain this quality for the dollar is amazing.
Nikon DX VR 2008-06-17
Great piece of equipment, the 200mm is just what we needed for close up shots at the speedway, while being a safe distance away I would give the lens 5 stars but i was a touch un-impressed with amazon's speed of delivery for a product of this much quality and cost.
rock
mullinville ks
